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Pathology

Kunchang Song, MD

Works at hospitals in Hackensack, NJ · North Bergen, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Kunchang Song, MD is a pathologist at 30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone: (201) 996-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kunchang Song had 416 Original Medicare patients and 1,874 services. NPI 1669406088. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kunchang Song, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kunchang Song accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kunchang Song accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Kunchang Song see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 416 Original Medicare patients and 1,874 services for Kunchang Song. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kunchang Song's NPI number?
1669406088. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Kunchang Song, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients416
Services billed to Medicare1,874
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)662 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)282 services
  3. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)238 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)122 services
  5. Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)84 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes52%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Kunchang Song works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kunchang Song at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Hackensack University Medical CenterHackensack, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310001
  • Palisades Medical CenterNorth Bergen, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310003

Practice locations

Addresses where Kunchang Song is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kunchang Song as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hackensack Pathology Associates, LLC19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Hackensack

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hackensack, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hackensack Pathology Associates, LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1669406088
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians